ICC World Cup 2023, SA vs BAN | Five Player Battles To Watch Out For
Bangladesh is coming on the back of three successive defeats
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is prepping up for an engrossing contest as South Africa squares off against Bangladesh in Match 22 of the World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 24.
SA vs BAN: Players battles to watch out for
With three wins under their belt and just a single hiccup against the Netherlands South Africa, are placed confidently at the third spot on the points table. Their emphatic victories against cricketing powerhouses such as Sri Lanka, Australia, and the most recent one against England, have showcased their mettle.
On the other hand, Bangladesh, after kicking off their journey with a victory against Afghanistan, faced three consecutive defeats against India, New Zealand, and England. Currently positioned at the sixth spot in the points table, they will be keen to move past their setbacks and return to their winning form.
As the two teams gear up for the challenge, several players battles within this larger contest promise to enthrall the fans. Here's a look at the top five SA vs BAN player battles.
Litton Das vs Kagiso Rabada
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Bangladesh's dynamic opener, Litton Das, will be up against South Africa's speedster, Kagiso Rabada. Their past encounters in ODIs have witnessed Das scoring 48 runs off 73 deliveries, with Rabada getting the better of him on four occasions. Rabada's express pace and seam movement against Das' flamboyant shot-making make this an eagerly anticipated battle right at the start of the innings.
Quinton de Kock vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz
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South African wicketkeeper-batsman, Quinton de Kock, has had some engaging battles against Bangladesh's off-spinner, Mehidy Hasan Miraz. With 72 runs from 66 balls and being dismissed twice in ODIs, the left-handed de Kock will be wary of Mehidy's variations, setting the stage for a thrilling middle-over contest.
Mushfiqur Rahim vs Keshav Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj (Twitter)
Bangladesh's backbone, Mushfiqur Rahim, will brace himself against the left-arm spin of Keshav Maharaj. While Rahim has notched 63 runs in their previous engagements, Maharaj has successfully snared him four times. This matchup pitches Rahim's skills against spin versus Maharaj's consistency and flight.
Aiden Markram vs Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan (Twitter)
South African top-order batsman, Aiden Markram, will be pitted against the experience of Bangladesh captain and all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan. Markram has managed to score 27 runs off 36 balls, falling to Shakib once in ODIs. Shakib's spin ability against Markram's footwork promises an exciting face-off in the middle phase of the innings.
David Miller vs Mustafizur Rahman
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The explosive David Miller's battle with Mustafizur Rahman is set to add fireworks to the death overs. Apart from the general excitement of death overs cricket, their head-to-head stats in ODIs reveal Miller scoring 27 runs from 36 deliveries, with Mustafizur dismissing him once. Mustafizur's cunning variations in the slog overs against Miller's power-hitting will be a sight to behold.
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